On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, Navigate Forward, a Twin Cities-based consulting firm serving senior executives in transition, dedicated their afternoon to volunteering at Bridging. Group volunteer coordinator Joel Bisser introduced the 12 volunteers to Bridging’s operations during a tour of the Bloomington warehouse. As the group walked the warehouse aisles and approached…
For over a decade, Bridging Facilities Manager Steve Jameson has played an essential leadership role in Bridging’s facilities and operations. Steve is dedicated to Bridging’s mission and is grateful to have known and worked with Founder Fran Heitzman. “You saw Fran’s passion and how it transferred to everyone here at Bridging. Our mission is so…
Vicki is a shopping volunteer at Bridging. For five years, she has found joy in working alongside recipients of Bridging’s services as they furnish their homes. Last week, Steven shopped for furniture and essential household items in Bridging’s Bloomington warehouse with Vicki and another volunteer. Following his morning shopping appointment, Vicki carefully wrapped Steven’s…
How exactly does Bridging provide a foundational home setup of furniture and essential household items to 120 households in the Twin Cities each week? Behind the scenes at Bridging there is a humble, mighty, and kind-hearted team that plays a vital role in ensuring that donations from the community fill the Bridging warehouse shelves, and…
“Bridging was the beginning of my journey. It was the start of my life,” says Kelove. Kelove remembers furnishing her home at Bridging after securing a referral from the YWCA, a Bridging agency partner. “I was totally shocked that I got to walk in and pick out what I wanted for each room. I furnished…
Featured Partner: Presbyterian Homes & Services The motto of Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), a close-knit organization based on faith, is “Creating smiles in the eyes of people we serve.” For nearly 70 years, PHS has committed itself to serving the needs of older adults by offering a broad array of housing, care and services for…
A U.S. Veteran, Robert served in the Persian Gulf War. Following his service, he dedicated years of his life to helping people in the community as a firefighter and critical care paramedic. “I live with PTSD and stress because of the situations I encountered. I’ve been through hard times. I want people to understand that…
It’s a warm spring Saturday morning, and donations are coming in steadily at the Bridging warehouse in Bloomington. Ramon backs in his truck and unloads lamps, a bedside table, and some framed pictures. As a flooring and carpet installer with a reputable Twin Cities flooring company, Ramon meets many clients who are cleaning out furnishings…
Bridging Agency Partner Spotlight Featuring Lynn Mullin, Director of Refugee Services, Metro Region There are 43.4 million refugees worldwide. Less than one-half of 1% of the world’s refugees each year find a safe haven through resettlement in another country.* Minnesota organizations like Lutheran Social Service – Refugee Services provide a welcoming presence, a qualified staff with cross-cultural competence,…
Andersen Corporation, including the full-service window replacement division, Renewal by Andersen, has a long commitment of community service. Andersen employees have participated in numerous projects in the Twin Cities, including participating in multiple projects and events at Bridging. “At Andersen Corporation, our commitment to housing has always been deeply ingrained within our values. We proudly…
